"New York State Police arrested an Upstate New York fire department captain on Tuesday, accusing him of fraudulently cashing union checks for personal use. Richard G. Stafford, 45, of Glens Falls, faces two counts of second-degree forgery and one count of petit larceny. The charges stem from an investigation by the State Police Special Investigations Unit. Police allege that Stafford, who served as secretary for the Glen Falls Fire Department union, wrote and cashed two checks from the union account and kept the money for himself."
"Stafford has worked for the City of Glens Falls Fire Department for approximately 16 years and currently holds the rank of captain. The fire department has placed Stafford on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the case. Stafford was arraigned in Glens Falls City Court and released on his own recognizance. The Warren County District Attorney's Office is prosecuting the case."
New York State Police arrested Richard G. Stafford, a 45-year-old Glens Falls fire captain, on allegations that he fraudulently cashed union checks for personal use. Stafford faces two counts of second-degree forgery and one count of petit larceny following an investigation by the State Police Special Investigations Unit. Police allege Stafford, who served as secretary for the Glen Falls Fire Department union, wrote and cashed two checks from the union account and kept the funds. Stafford has worked for the City of Glens Falls Fire Department about 16 years and currently holds the rank of captain. He was placed on paid administrative leave, arraigned, released on his own recognizance, and is being prosecuted by the Warren County District Attorney's Office.
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